SoCal General Chat

[Herr Faust Schinken]

How much would a CF hood help weight distribution? Anything else you can do to lighten the front without adding rear ballast?

besides deleting stuff or running a lighter motor i don't think so.

[Deathtoll]

Being it's still a DD, and I won't gut it, AND the weight distribution is terrible with the S52, I decided to toss some weight in the back after a couple autoX sessions. With the box in the back, it brings the weight distribution to 55F/45R. Still bad, but feels SO MUCH BETTER when balancing on throttle than it did without the box. This is why I vow to own a Formula Ford or Formula Vee for track use...I hate to compromise like this.

I'm a big audiophile anyway. Time without music is hard, and when away from my Genelec monitors at home, I become sad...

You know the funny thing was in the back of my head I was figuring you were trying to balance out the weight but I didnt think a few speakers and a sub would make enough of a difference.

I'm an audiophile as well but not really big on bass anymore. I am more of a highs to mid kind of guy. If you have monitors at home then you are truly a hardcore enthusiast.

I'm not about drowning out my car sounds by playing everything really loud. I actually prefer a silent car with a decent audio system. I was really surprised on how good the rear deck stock speakers were.

[R3Z3N]

When the sub+amps+enclosure add 75-100lbs, its quite a big difference in how the car handles. It did make the car lazier, but it is more predictable, rotates closer to center of the car rather than on the nose. On a fun note I don't think I would be good with something as significant as a rear engine Porsche. The consequences of lift-throttle oversteer scare me enough that I have not developed the confidence for it. Therefore I spend a ton of time in iRacing running Spec Racer Ford and Skip Barber Formula to learn that throttle balance. It sure does teach proper late-apex because otherwise your pushing the front off the track.

About the CF hood, I've only heard (and I believe it) that it is a significant difference, mostly because it is weight up high, even if its only 8-20lbs. I believe the savings is closer to 10lbs. If I was that serious I would delete the sunroof, and then while I am at it just build a full on race car with DTM suspension. Hence me rather buying an open wheel single seater instead to be "serious."

Art, I totally understand, I can only take bass in short bursts, and the turntable isn't happy with it ;-) However the Genelecs I have (1030As) are tiresome up high, a common complaint, even though they are tearfully accurate.

[Robert]

anyone know what part is holding these three relays on the fuse box

[freeride53]

Where you gonna be? Try and come to the Sherman oaks meet. We have another Volvo tonight haha

Hahah, back down in La Jolla

[2ean]

I have a MMATS M600.2D which is 600watts. The sub is rated for 500w.
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I honestly don't know what to think. I feel disappointed by both the installers and the manufacturer. The installers cranked up everything. It hit amazingly hard, but the sub lasted a month or so.

Wow, I can't believe 100w would do this unless that amp is seriously underrated. Definitely sounds like the install, in which case I'd be upset too!

I've been wanting a Lukebox but one for sale in LA slipped through my fingers, so for now I'm stuck with an Alpine Type aRghh :neutral:

[semaj4712]

Anyone interested in Megasquirt? i was told by (whodwho) that i have a "MS1 processor on a v3 board setup for a M5x based motor" i got it in a trade and dont plan on using it. i was told it was on a e36 m50 turbo motor ? i have no clue about this stuff at all, i listed it for $400 but make an offer

I have the megasquirt processor and the wiring harness

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...515830727.html

Wonder if that could be tuned to N/A vamps m50...I'll look into it

[aje28]

anyone know what part is holding these three relays on the fuse box

They're probably just hooked on each other, looks like they should come off if you just pull each up. I really don't know just basing it on my experience :D

[R3Z3N]

^I have 3 relays on my fuse box like that, and the box has several accessory clips built onto it, as do the fuses to clip to eachother.


Leaving to Oregonia for a roadtrip to move my bro. Woot! Right now though I'd rather be curled up in bed...too early. Too bad said roadtrip is taking place in a Toyota suv something....I'd rather bomb up there in the E30.

[R3Z3N]

Wow, I can't believe 100w would do this unless that amp is seriously underrated. Definitely sounds like the install, in which case I'd be upset too!

I've been wanting a Lukebox but one for sale in LA slipped through my fingers, so for now I'm stuck with an Alpine Type aRghh :neutral:

Just called MMATS. That amp will put out over 800w, and they are now concerned that the installer did not take care of me. Nicely they will be replacing the stuff for free, and upgrading me to their P3.0 sub which is best matched. Too bad the Lukebox isn't built for 2 10" subs ;)

[Balleristic31]

Ready to go back up.

I'm excited

[mcr_driver]

that makes my man pants bulge looks amazingly titties

[reelizmpro]

Nice. That's one of the jobs I'm not sure I want to do myself. How long did it take you?

[Cabriolet]

Barry it's really not as bad as most people make it out to be. it's about 45min to pull, 6 hours to clean, paint,change bushings, and diff seals. and about an hour to get it back in. and then you have to bleed the system. you need a wheel bearing tool, trailing arm bushing tool, a puller and a press. the tools srsly cost 2x more than the parts to refresh.

[IronmanE30]

Looks great! I am getting ready to do this to the Mtech. Thanks for the motivation.:D

Cheers,

Jim